Tower Story
Tallest building in Western Europe
Observation Deck
The View from The Shard is the viewing gallery at the top of Shard and provides breath taking 360 degree views of London.
Address
32 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9SG
Contact
T: 44 (0)2031021691Facts & Statistics
Architects
Renzo Piano
Inauguration date
July 2012
Construction time
3 years and 4 months
Construction cost
£435 million
Total height
309.7 meters
Weight
12.500 tones
Concrete
5,400 cubic meters
Depth below ground
53 meters
Height of restaurant
Varies
Number of elevators
44
Elevators capacity
10 to 15 people
Elevators speed
6 meters per second
Elevator manufacturer
KONE
Number of steps up to the top
306 flights of stairs
Unique features of the tower
It features an open top so the building can breathe.